Publications by authors named "McKenzi E Ormsbee"
Article Synopsis
- High-risk human papillomaviruses (HR-HPVs), particularly types 16 and 18, are major causes of cervical and other cancers, but low vaccination rates and lack of targeted treatments slow progress in reducing these cancers.
- This study developed a Drosophila model of HPV16-induced cancer using a specific expression technique, allowing researchers to study the effects of HPV oncogenes without harming the flies.
- Results showed that HPV16 oncogenes disrupt cell structure, leading to abnormal cell behavior, which could help identify new treatments and improve understanding of HPV-related cancers.
